Credits:

GULDA / PICQUEUR / VILLA-LOBOS

Description:

This is a new publication of the Saxon Wind Music Philharmonic, of which former Berlin Philharmonic trumpet player Thomas Clamor is the chief conductor. The highlight of this issue is the cello concerto composed by the brilliant pianist Friedrich Gulda and played by the famous cellist Peter Bruns. 5 movements each have their own very strong character, and the whole work is quite quirky, but also a familiar masterpiece. There are several recordings, but it is rare to find a recording by a cellist as big a name as Bruns. Hindemith's march and Villa-Lobos' aria (cello and saxophone quartet) are arrangements. The Villa-Lobos aria, in particular, has a different charm from the original's quiet atmosphere. Bart Picoult's (1972-) card playing is a world premiere recording. Tobu Land System

Tracklisting:

1.Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber: March
2.Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra: Ouverture
3.Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra: Idylle
4.Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra: Cadenza
5.Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra: Menuett
6.Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra: Finale alla marcia
7.Aria (Cantilena) No. 5 from Bachianas Brasileiras, W389 - 391
8.Jeu de cartes, Suite for Saxophone Quartet and Wind Band: Queen of Hearts
9.Jeu de cartes, Suite for Saxophone Quartet and Wind Band: Jack of Spades
10.Jeu de cartes, Suite for Saxophone Quartet and Wind Band: 10 of Diamonds
11.Jeu de cartes, Suite for Saxophone Quartet and Wind Band: The fool